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Oleksandr Usyk Has Made His Final Decision On Retirement After Historic Tyson Fury Wins

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Oleksandr Usyk could hang up the gloves today and be considered both the best cruiserweight and heavyweight of a generation, as well as being in the conversation of all-time greats.

The Ukrainian cleared out a competitive division at 200 pounds before moving to heavyweight and dethroning Anthony Joshua for three of the four major belts.

Fury vs Usyk 2: Oleksandr Usyk outpoints Tyson Fury to retain unified heavyweight world titles - BBC Sport

After a stoppage win against young Daniel Dubois to defend his titles, Usyk entered an undisputed contest with Tyson Fury and defeated the giant Brit to become the first sole champion at heavyweight since Lennox Lewis. Usyk would win the rematch more conclusively.

Speaking to Froch on Fighting, Riyadh Season’s Turki Alalshikh – the man behind both Fury bouts – said he believes the next move for the Ukrainian great is a rematch with Dubois

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Hamilton handed record-breaking BOOST as key Ferrari detail emerges

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Lewis Hamilton has received a major boost as he looks to win a record-breaking eighth drivers’ championship following his switch to Ferrari.

With seven Formula 1 titles under his belt already, Hamilton has now joined up with his new team, embarking on a fresh adventure with the iconic Italian outfit at 40 years old.

Journey into the history books': Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes after six titles and 246 F1 races | AP News

The seven-time champion opted to ditch Mercedes following three seasons of underperformance, with the team falling out of championship contention in recent seasons, despite previously having had tremendous success.

In his last three seasons with the Brackley outfit, for example, Hamilton only achieved two race victories, despite winning 82 grands prix and six world championships in the nine seasons before that.

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Tiger Woods in the middle of controversy after paid actors were in “attendance” for TGL

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As it prepares for a takeover of golf, recent revelations about the use of paid actors in the Tomorrow’s Golf League (TGL) sparked a wave of speculation and debate within the sports community. However, TGL officials have firmly clarified the matter.

The company formed by sports executive Mike McCarley and professional golfers Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy in partnership with the PGA Tour, has assured fans and critics alike that these actors are part of a specific operational strategy, not a regular feature of live events.

Tiger Woods | Biography, Majors, Masters, Leg Injury, & Facts | Britannica

The clarification serves to reassure fans who are eagerly awaiting this new chapter in golf. With a focus on innovation, the league promises to deliver excitement and accessibility to a broader audience, all while maintaining the core values of the sport.

The upcoming events are set to be a showcase of not just athletic prowess, but also the seamless integration of entertainment, technology, and fan engagement. The decision to use actors in preliminary stages is seen as a strategic move to ensure a flawless execution when the curtains rise on live broadcasts.

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Coco Gauff says if she thinks Iga Swiatek’s performance on court has been negatively impacted by her doping case

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The Pole has endured a difficult few months since winning her fourth French Open title in June.

Excluding the bronze medal she won at the Paris Olympics in August, the 23-year-old has not won a title since and she lost the number one ranking.

Iga Swiatek ends Coco Gauff's 16-match winning streak to reach China Open final | Tennis News | Sky Sports

But Swiatek’s worst moment of 2024 came when she tested positive for banned substance trimetazidine, which has received a divided response from those in the tennis world.

Following her positive drug test Iga Swiatek was given a one-month suspension that lasted from September 12 to October 4, though she successfully appealed the verdict.

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Novak Djokovic backlash grows as Emma Raducanu attacked by bugs

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We are just two days away from the start of the Australian Open main draw, with excitement building ahead of the first Grand Slam of the new year.

Emma Raducanu was the only British player to draw a seed in the first round, having been pitted against Ekaterina Alexandrova in her opening match. Katie Boulter will face Rebecca Marino, while Jack Draper has been drawn against Mariano Navone.

Australian Open LIVE: Novak Djokovic's dad makes passionate plea as Emma Raducanu defended

He could potentially face Carlos Alcaraz in the third round, with Novak Djokovic also in that quarter of the draw. The 39-year-old will begin his campaign against teenage American wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy.

Elsewhere in the draw, British hopeful Jacob Fearnley has been handed a blockbuster debut against Nick Kyrgios, who faces a race against time to be fit after picking up an abdominal injury.

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Andy Roddick explains why he is ‘scared’ for Novak Djokovic before the Australian Open even starts

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The 37-year-old is gearing up for the chance to lift his 11th title at Melbourne Park and extend his own record for the most titles won at the Grand Slam.

Djokovic is also going in search of a 25th major, a mark no player has reached in professional tennis.

Andy Roddick tried to fight Novak Djokovic in U.S. Open locker room | For The Win

But the former World number one, who is seeded seventh at the Australian Open, is to make more history, as Djokovic have to overcome some tricky opponent Down Under.

Novak Djokovic is used to being the top seed for the vast majority of the tournaments he plays.

But things are different at the 2025 Australian Open, as Djokovic can face a top four seed in the quarter-finals, and that could be Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic will start his campaign against Nishesh Basavareddy, and he will face Pavel Kotov or a qualifier in round two.

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Wilder predicts huge Joshua comeback

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Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has backed Anthony Joshua to defeat Tyson Fury when they eventually meet, insisting the British-Nigerian only needs to improve his self-confidence to return to the top, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

Despite Joshua’s recent knockout defeat to IBF champion Daniel Dubois, Wilder believes a clash between the British rivals would go the distance, with Joshua emerging victorious if he can overcome his mental barriers.

Tyson Fury loves the fight with Anthony Joshua - rejects the trilogy with Deontay Wilder - Telegraph - Telegraph

“I can see Joshua beating him (Fury). It’s crazy to say, some people are like how do you see that?” Wilder said.

“But I can really see Joshua winning that fight, to be honest. If he goes in and does what he has to do and does not think so much. I think Joshua thinks a lot. He doubts himself a lot as well. I don’t think he has a lot of self-motivation or self-confidence.

“I think if he changes a few things mentally, he can come back and redeem himself more so than ever.”

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Mike Tyson Smokes $40,000 Worth Of Weed A Month

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The former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson revealed he spends $40,000 (£33,000) a month on weed.

Tyson was in conversation with his co-host and former NFL player Eben Britton on his Hotboxin’ podcast in 2019, saying he smokes around $40,000 of cannabis a month at his ranch in Southern California.

This works at around 120 tonnes of weed per year.

Mike Tyson Reveals Post-Fight Transformation, Shocking Fans - Men's Fitness

Iron Mike then posses the question ‘is that crazy?’, in which guest for the show, rapper Jim Jones, couldn’t believe what he was hearing.

Fans have reacted to Tyson’s confession on twitter with a variety of different opinions.

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Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk is best boxer of 2024 – ESPN

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WBC, WBO, WBA and IBO world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) has been named the best boxer of 2024 by the sports channel ESPN.

Source: ESPN’s official website

Quote: “Usyk (23-0, 14 KOs) became the first undisputed heavyweight champion in nearly 25 years when he handed Tyson Fury the first loss of his career in May. The Ukrainian did the job in fashion, too: he landed 14 unanswered punches in Round 9 and was on the verge of a stoppage victory scoring a knockdown.

Oleksandr Usyk wins WBO and WBC belts after win over Mairis Briedis - BBC Sport

In the December rematch, the Olympic gold medalist left no doubt with an even clearer unanimous decision victory over Fury, who outweighed Usyk by nearly 60 pounds.”

Details: This nomination is not the only one where the Ukrainian champion won. ESPN recognised Usyk’s first fight against former world champion Tyson Fury, which took place in May, as the best fight of 2024.

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Hamilton extends birthday message ahead of potential RECORD-BREAKING season

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The seven-time world champion is set to make his debut in red F1 machinery at some point later this month, weather permitting, as part of the team’s testing of previous cars (TPC) programme.

Hamilton’s first official drive in Ferrari’s 2025 car, meanwhile, is set to come at Bahrain testing in February.

Lewis Hamilton branded 'biggest disappointment' in 'controversial' comments

The Brit will then make his race debut for the Scuderia in Melbourne in March at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

The next time that Hamilton steps into an F1 car, he will do so as a 40-year-old for the first time having hit the milestone on January 7.

Age is showing no signs of stopping the seven-time champion any time soon, however, and his latest statement issued via his Instagram stories reiterates just that

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